White House aide trampled by Chinese journalists during Xi meeting

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA White House staffer was knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters during President Donald Trump's bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, sustaining minor injuries, the New York Post reported.U.S. journalists covering the state visit faced strict limitations, including restricted access to facilities and confiscation of water bottles despite high temperatures. A 30-minute confrontation ensued when Chinese officials refused entry to a Secret Service agent carrying a firearm, who was accompanying the presidential press pool at the Temple of Heaven. Chinese authorities also attempted to block the press pool from joining President Trump's motorcade, leading to further disputes with the U.S. delegation. The U.S. delegation encountered numerous challenges and confrontations with Chinese officials throughout the state visit, with one American official reportedly calling the situation a "s***show." In fullWhite House staffer ‘bruised and shaken’ after being knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters, report saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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